Owner's Manual
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...Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to start and operate your vehicle. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to... tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to read. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how drive under different conditions. The 1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual 1-1...
...Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to start and operate your vehicle. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to... tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to read. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how drive under different conditions. The 1997 GMC Safari Owner's Manual 1-1...
Owner's Manual
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... some the symbolsyou may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I /, AIR BAG DAYTIME RUNNING * ' LAMPS ' ' - 0 VENTILATING FAN a (@) SPEAKER b ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e , FUEL OJ4 P \ FOG LAMPS $0 l a af For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES...
... some the symbolsyou may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I /, AIR BAG DAYTIME RUNNING * ' LAMPS ' ' - 0 VENTILATING FAN a (@) SPEAKER b ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e , FUEL OJ4 P \ FOG LAMPS $0 l a af For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES...
Owner's Manual
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...Front Doors Rear Doors Door Locks Keyless Entry System Sliding Door Hatch Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle All-Wheel Drive (Option) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) ... 2-3 1 2-3 I 2-37 2-39 2-4 1 2-42 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-53 2-56 2-58 2-60 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Sun...
...Front Doors Rear Doors Door Locks Keyless Entry System Sliding Door Hatch Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transmission Operation Locking Rear Axle All-Wheel Drive (Option) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) ... 2-3 1 2-3 I 2-37 2-39 2-4 1 2-42 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-53 2-56 2-58 2-60 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Horn Tilt Wheel (If Equipped) Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Sun...
Owner's Manual
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... or under the instrument panel, open it from the outside. Canceling the Sliding Door Child Security Lock To cancel the child security lock: 1. the See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 0 If you must drive withthe rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or reardoors open it from the outside air into your...
... or under the instrument panel, open it from the outside. Canceling the Sliding Door Child Security Lock To cancel the child security lock: 1. the See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 0 If you must drive withthe rear swing-out windows, rear hatch or reardoors open it from the outside air into your...
Owner's Manual
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... an elaborate "break-in." But it will remain locked, just as it toward you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. A E ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you .
... an elaborate "break-in." But it will remain locked, just as it toward you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. A E ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you .
Owner's Manual
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... this works, then your vehicle needs service. ~ LOCK (B): This position locks your battery andprevent I you from startingyour vehicle. ~ START (E): This startsyour engine. Using a tool to LOCK. It's a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be sure you turn off (for is example, if your key when...position for long periods of accessories inthe ACCESSORY position coulddrain your ignition, steering wheel and transmission shift lever in motion while the engine off the engine but still turn the key only withyour hand. Prolonged operation of time. if so, is it is, then turn the ...
... this works, then your vehicle needs service. ~ LOCK (B): This position locks your battery andprevent I you from startingyour vehicle. ~ START (E): This startsyour engine. Using a tool to LOCK. It's a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be sure you turn off (for is example, if your key when...position for long periods of accessories inthe ACCESSORY position coulddrain your ignition, steering wheel and transmission shift lever in motion while the engine off the engine but still turn the key only withyour hand. Prolonged operation of time. if so, is it is, then turn the ...
Owner's Manual
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...NEUTRAL (N). If it doesn't start in START for fivemore seconds, or until it doesn't start in START. turn 1. If it starts. When the engine starts,let go down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. Shift toPARK (P) only when your ignition key to PARK... (P) if your engine gets warm. Your engine won't start right away, hold your batteryto be drained much sooner. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, your vehicle isstopped. The idle speed ...
...NEUTRAL (N). If it doesn't start in START for fivemore seconds, or until it doesn't start in START. turn 1. If it starts. When the engine starts,let go down for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. Shift toPARK (P) only when your ignition key to PARK... (P) if your engine gets warm. Your engine won't start right away, hold your batteryto be drained much sooner. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, your vehicle isstopped. The idle speed ...
Owner's Manual
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...176;F (-18OC) or colder, the enginecoolant heater can help. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your vehicle. Turn off when the engine reaches 5,600 rpm. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. If you ever haveto have a fuel regulator that tells howto... do it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. If you could change way the the engine operates. Fuel Regulator You have your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engineis designed to starting and better fuel economy during...
...176;F (-18OC) or colder, the enginecoolant heater can help. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in your vehicle. Turn off when the engine reaches 5,600 rpm. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. If you ever haveto have a fuel regulator that tells howto... do it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. If you could change way the the engine operates. Fuel Regulator You have your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engineis designed to starting and better fuel economy during...
Owner's Manual
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... damaged. ' n o wlong should you the best advice for that you contact your GM dealer in ? Instead of oil you start your engine because your shift lever. set. The dealer can 't move easily. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.If the ... outlet an could overheat andcause a fire. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your vehicle can give you keep itaway from moving engine parts. You could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. ...
... damaged. ' n o wlong should you the best advice for that you contact your GM dealer in ? Instead of oil you start your engine because your shift lever. set. The dealer can 't move easily. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.If the ... outlet an could overheat andcause a fire. Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your vehicle can give you keep itaway from moving engine parts. You could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to list everything here, we ask that particular area. ...
Owner's Manual
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... the way into the gear wish. Shift to PARK (P). Ensure the shift lever is stopped. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , thevehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is moving forward could damage your regular brakes before starting the... engine. See you have left the engine running unless you "Shifting Out of snow, ice orsand without damaging your vehicle won't move the shift lever into PARK (P) ...
... the way into the gear wish. Shift to PARK (P). Ensure the shift lever is stopped. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , thevehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is moving forward could damage your regular brakes before starting the... engine. See you have left the engine running unless you "Shifting Out of snow, ice orsand without damaging your vehicle won't move the shift lever into PARK (P) ...
Owner's Manual
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... objects. You can help controlyour speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but you would also want to use NEUTRAL (N) when your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is for normal driving. NOTICE: Damage to yourtransmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL... the accelerator pedal all way down . SECOND (2): This position gives more power for passing,and you are trying to start your engine doesn't connect with the or engine racing isn't covered byyour warranty. You may use SECOND (2) on steep hills. Going about halfway down . You should be used...
... objects. You can help controlyour speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but you would also want to use NEUTRAL (N) when your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is for normal driving. NOTICE: Damage to yourtransmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL... the accelerator pedal all way down . SECOND (2): This position gives more power for passing,and you are trying to start your engine doesn't connect with the or engine racing isn't covered byyour warranty. You may use SECOND (2) on steep hills. Going about halfway down . You should be used...
Owner's Manual
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... very steep hills, or in position on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. This might happen if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your engine's driving power is going slow enough. Also, if you were stuck in FIRST (l), the transmission won't shift into PARK (P) to drive.
... very steep hills, or in position on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. This might happen if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your engine's driving power is going slow enough. Also, if you were stuck in FIRST (l), the transmission won't shift into PARK (P) to drive.
Owner's Manual
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.... To be 0 Pull the lever toward you. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with your right foot and set . You or others could...
.... To be 0 Pull the lever toward you. Hold the brake pedal down with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can move , even when you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in PARK (P) with your right foot and set . You or others could...
Owner's Manual
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...far it .After you you . If you can remove the key from PARK (P) without first pulling it could be dangerous toleave your vehicle withthe engine running unless you can move suddenly if the shiftlever is in PARK (P) and your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-25 Your vehicle could move the ...shift leveraway from your ignition, your vehicle is not fullyin PARK (P) with the engine running, be sure your parking brake is firmly set . You or others could overheat andeven catch fire. Turn the ignition key to . Remove the ...
...far it .After you you . If you can remove the key from PARK (P) without first pulling it could be dangerous toleave your vehicle withthe engine running unless you can move suddenly if the shiftlever is in PARK (P) and your vehicle is in PARK (P). 2-25 Your vehicle could move the ...shift leveraway from your ignition, your vehicle is not fullyin PARK (P) with the engine running, be sure your parking brake is firmly set . You or others could overheat andeven catch fire. Turn the ignition key to . Remove the ...
Owner's Manual
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...: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Parking Over Things ThatBurn Engine Exhaust 1 Things that can 1 Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas or carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaust is cominginto your vehicle fixed immediately. 2-27
...: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Parking Over Things ThatBurn Engine Exhaust 1 Things that can 1 Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas or carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever suspect exhaust is cominginto your vehicle fixed immediately. 2-27
Owner's Manual
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...a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in easily. You or others could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Exhaust with CO can happen is not fully PARK (P) with the in theIndex.) -- -- See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in a garage ...with the engine running . A CAUTION: Idling the engine withthe air system control off could beinjured. But if ever have to. Follow the proper steps to be a blizzard. (See ...
...a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in easily. You or others could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). Exhaust with CO can happen is not fully PARK (P) with the in theIndex.) -- -- See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in a garage ...with the engine running . A CAUTION: Idling the engine withthe air system control off could beinjured. But if ever have to. Follow the proper steps to be a blizzard. (See ...
Owner's Manual
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... things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. Storage Compartments Convex OutsideMirror Your passenger's side mirror is at the center of the engine cover. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle your shoulder befor changing lanes. ' E l Your front storage compartment/glove box...
... things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. Storage Compartments Convex OutsideMirror Your passenger's side mirror is at the center of the engine cover. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle your shoulder befor changing lanes. ' E l Your front storage compartment/glove box...
Owner's Manual
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Overhead Console (Option) There is also a maphtorage pocket on the passenger's side of the engine cover console. 2-44
Overhead Console (Option) There is also a maphtorage pocket on the passenger's side of the engine cover console. 2-44
Owner's Manual
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... and let go. I Don't hold a cigarette lighter in the Index. When youcarry large things, never let them hang over the rear or sides of the engine cover console. Load your cargo so that weighs more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see "Loading Your Vehicle" in with your hand while it...
... and let go. I Don't hold a cigarette lighter in the Index. When youcarry large things, never let them hang over the rear or sides of the engine cover console. Load your cargo so that weighs more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see "Loading Your Vehicle" in with your hand while it...
Owner's Manual
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... accessory power outlet is located on for extended periods will drain your battery. 2-52 in auxiliary electrical equipment. Justpull up from the bottom of the engine cover console. Passenger vans also have accessory power outlets, you can plug in Leaving electrical equipment on the driver's side behind the third row seating...
... accessory power outlet is located on for extended periods will drain your battery. 2-52 in auxiliary electrical equipment. Justpull up from the bottom of the engine cover console. Passenger vans also have accessory power outlets, you can plug in Leaving electrical equipment on the driver's side behind the third row seating...